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3 Best LLC Services in Hawaii (2026), Compared
Quick explanation
- Cost at the state
- $51, one-off
- Later years
- $12.50 yearly
- Registered agent
- Yes, by law
- Our picks in order
- Mainstay Filing, HI Registered Agent.org then Hawaii Registered Agent.co
Services we would pick in Hawaii
Ranked using five checks described on our method page.1. Mainstay Filing: best for paperwork taken off your hands
$199 a year, renewing at $199
Why Mainstay Filing? You pay $199 a year and get the formation, the registered agent and the annual report taken care of.
Over three years it is $200 more than HI Registered Agent.org, and the difference buys more of the paperwork off your plate.
Filing the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report is included, and the $12.50 state fee is passed along as is.
Includes
- Your LLC filed with the state
- Registered agent all year long
- Annual report filed on schedule
- Help applying for an EIN
- No markup on the state fee
Points in its favor
- $199 at renewal
- A fixed $199 per year
- Includes the EIN application
Where it falls short
- Renews $100 higher than HI Registered Agent.org
2. HI Registered Agent.org: best for staying in one state
$199 up front, $99 annually after that
HI Registered Agent.org ranks second. In short, it charges $199 to form the LLC, with the agent included in year one, then $99 a year.
You need to set aside time for the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report, because it is not included.
Includes
- Articles filed on your behalf
- Year-one registered agent
Points in its favor
- A formation fee of $199
- Includes a first year of agent service
- The agent renews at $99
Where it falls short
- Filing the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report stays with you
- The EIN add-on is $99
3. Hawaii Registered Agent.co: best for one-state companies
$199 up front, $99 annually after that
Hawaii Registered Agent.co ranks third. In short, it charges $199 to form the LLC, with the agent included in year one, then $99 a year.
You need to set aside time for the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report, because it is not included.
It charges exactly what HI Registered Agent.org charges; either would serve you well.
Includes
- Articles filed on your behalf
- Year-one registered agent
Points in its favor
- The agent renews at $99
- Includes a first year of agent service
- A formation fee of $199
Where it falls short
- Filing the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report stays with you
- The EIN add-on is $99
How they stack up
| # | Company | First-year price | Each year after | Three-year total | Included in the price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mainstay Filing | $199 | $199/yr | $597 | Your LLC filed with the state; registered agent all year long; annual report filed on schedule | Go to Mainstay FilingPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 2 | HI Registered Agent.org | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | articles filed on your behalf; Year-one registered agent | Go to HI Registered Agent.orgPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
| 3 | Hawaii Registered Agent.co | $199 | $99/yr | $397 | articles filed on your behalf; Year-one registered agent | Go to Hawaii Registered Agent.coPartner link. We may earn money if you buy. |
Explanations
What does it cost to set up an LLC in this state?
The state charges $51. A service adds $199 in the first year.
Counting the recurring report, the state collects $76 in the first three years. cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
Which form do I file, and with whom?
You submit one document, the Articles of Organization for Limited Liability Company (Form LLC-1), to the Hawaii Secretary of State.
Authority: Haw. Rev. Stat. § 428-203. cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
Is a registered agent a legal requirement?
Every LLC must name a registered agent with an in-state street address.
A Hawaii resident, or a business entity formed in Hawaii or authorized to do business there. The LLC cannot be its own agent.
capitol.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
Are there costs every year?
What recurs is the Domestic Limited Liability Company Annual Report: annual, $12.50. In the state's words it falls due last day of the quarter in which the LLC was organized, so keep an eye on it.
A late filing adds $10.
files.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
Is it possible to file it myself?
Yes, and the cost is then the state's $76 over three years.
The $397 to $597 a service charges across three years buys the paperwork and the agent role.
What decided the ranking?
The deciding factor is how much work the price handles (28% of the weight), where Mainstay Filing is strongest.
What three years cost carries 34% and how much work the price handles carries 28%. Three smaller criteria decide close calls.
We give weight to a report that gets filed on time, so the bundle ranks first.
Hawaii: rules and fees at a glance
| What it covers | Fee or rule | Where it comes from |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of filing | $51 | cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Registered agent | Yes, by law | capitol.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Recurring report | $12.50 every year | files.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026 |
| Paid to the state in three years | $76 | Our total of the rows above |
Further questions
Is the EIN covered?
Only Mainstay Filing includes it. At the others: $99 at HI Registered Agent.org, $99 at Hawaii Registered Agent.co.
What if I miss the due date?
Hawaii adds $10.
What is the three-year price of each?
$597 with Mainstay Filing, $397 with HI Registered Agent.org, $397 with Hawaii Registered Agent.co (service fees only).
How do you know these fees?
Each state fee links to its official source, and each service price comes from the company's website.
Is a service required?
Not required. Services charge to do the paperwork for you.
What is the best LLC service for Hawaii?
Mainstay Filing is on top because the annual report is built into its $199 annual price alongside formation and the registered agent; HI Registered Agent.org and Hawaii Registered Agent.co follow.
Sources used on this page
- Hawaii DCCA Business Registration Division, found at cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
- Hawaii yearly filing: Annual report, found at files.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
- Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, found at cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
- Hawaii formation fee: Filing fee, found at cca.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
- Hawaii registered agent statute, found at capitol.hawaii.gov, confirmed October 2026
- Prices taken from the Mainstay Filing Hawaii service page on November 13, 2026
- Prices taken from the HI Registered Agent.org pricing page on November 13, 2026
- Prices taken from the Hawaii Registered Agent.co pricing page on November 13, 2026